The Sontronics Apollo 2 is an active stereo ribbon microphone designed to be used as an overhead or room microphone. The Sontronics Apollo 2 uses two highly sensitive ribbons mounted in a Blumlein configuration for stereo miking. Each element can also be used on their own for mono operations. It delivers open top-end with surprising clarity as well as deep and full sound. Active in design, the Apollo 2 uses a phantom power circuit and custom-wound UK-made transformers allowing it to be used with very little gain. The sound of the Apollo 2 is rich, surprisingly life-like with a three-dimensional stage that makes it ideal for recording overhead, room ambiance, orchestras, percussions and more. Sontronics APOLLO 2 Stereo Ribbon Microphone Main Features: Phantom-powered stereo ribbon microphone Made in the UK 2 ribbon motors fixed in X-Y Blumlein formation Incredibly open and natural tone with crisp highs, and depth and fullness in mids and low Ideal for studio and live use Designed for overhead/room miking, vocals, piano, acoustic guitar If required, either of the 2 ribbon elements can be used in isolation, allowing APOLLO 2 to behave as mono microphone Requires very little gain and no EQ for a great sound from the start Ideal for all stereo miking applications RFI (radio frequency interference) filters ensure signal is kept crystal clear Includes stereo to two XLR connector cable, shock mount, ABS foam-padded flight case